Stove Efficency + distance more than 15ft from hotpress

hello,
apologies if this is a real stupid question/idea. I read on one of the threads recently that for a stove to be efficent (at heating rads and water) that it shouldn't be any futher than 15 ft away from the hot press. The plan is that the stove (hercules) will provide most of the central heating as we have access to a good supply of solid fuel at the moment.

Currently where I plan to have my stove it will be about 40 ft away from the hot press.:eek: Does this mean that the efficiency will be serioully recuded do to the distance?

I haven't spoken to the plumber yet as we aren't at that stage of the build (just getting roof at the mo).


Basically my question (hope it doesn't sound mental) is - could we have the boiler/tank located above the room (attic) where the stove is located. The room in question is located in the single story part of the house. There is a small attic space (as the ceiling will be half vaulted) above the room. Is there any reason why the contents of the normal hotpress can't be located where i suggest (purely to reduce distance). It wouldn't bother me that i'd loose out in a closet that had heat to dry clothes i.e. the typical hot press. It would only be a matter of putting in a rad in this room.

Please remember i know zilt about plumbing:o I just got concerned when I read the thread recently stating that anything over 15 ft wasn't good !

Thanks
Sharon